Hematology and Anemia

Symptoms of fluid overload are

• swelling

  shortness of breath

  chest discomfort

• swelling

  high blood pressure

  tachypnea

• tachypnea

  chest discomfort

• swelling

  tachypnea

This type of fluid expands plasma and is used to prevent shock and counteract intravascular fluid loss.

• Crystalloids

• Colloids

• Maintenance fluids

LABS: <150,000/mL

Signs/Symptoms: bleeding gums, ecchymosis, petechiae

Causes: chronic bleeding, autoimmune disease, medications, hemorrhage

• Thrombocytosis

• Thrombocytopenia

• Splenectomy

• Iron Deficiency Anemia

LABS: >450,000/mL

Causes: Excessive clotting, surgery, infection, splenectomy

Signs/symptoms: Red, warm, swollen areas, headaches, pain, fainting, temporary vision change, numbness in hands or feet

Interventions: Thrombolytics, antiplatelets, anticoagulants

• Splenectomy

• Thrombocytopenia

• Thrombocytosis

• Iron Deficiency Anemia

Nursing interventions: Iron Supplement

Nursing Education: Rest, fluids, no contact sports

Nursing Concept: (a)  

Nursing Education: Patients with hypothyroidism, cancer, or are pregnant need a higher amount of (a)   .

Signs and Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia (select all that apply)

• Spoon-shaped Fingernails

• SOB

  Mood Swings

• Tachycardia

  Tachypnea

• Pallor

  Fatigue

Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia (select all that apply)

• Spoon-shaped Fingernails

• SOB

  Mood Swings

• Tachycardia

  Tachypnea

• Pallor

  Fatigue

Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia Signs and Symptoms (select all that apply)

• Fatigue

  Pallor

• Mood changes

• Tachypnea

  Tachycardia

• Flank Pain

A patient presents with confusion, tachycardia and fatigue. Patient is 76 years old and has a history of crohn's disease. Lab work reveals that the patient has a decreased platelet count. Patient is most likely experiencing which type of anemia?

• Iron Deficiency Anemia

• Vitamin B12 Anemia

• Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia